1 Korinther 14:39

39 Daher, Brüder, eifert danach zu weissagen, und wehret nicht, in Sprachen zu reden.

1 Korinther 14:39 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy
The apostle now draws to a conclusion, and reassumes the exhortation he gave in the beginning of the chapter, pressing the members of this church to desire the gift of prophecy, that being the most eligible and preferable to others, particularly to speaking with tongues, since it was the most useful and edifying, as he abundantly proves:

and forbid not to speak with tongues;
such as have that gift, and are desirous of exercising it, provided they observe the rules prescribed, and have an interpreter; this he adds to promote love, and prevent dissension and discord.

1 Korinther 14:39 In-Context

37 Wenn jemand sich dünkt, ein Prophet zu sein oder geistlich, so erkenne er, was ich euch schreibe, daß es ein Gebot des Herrn ist.

38 Wenn aber jemand unwissend ist, so sei er unwissend.

39 Daher, Brüder, eifert danach zu weissagen, und wehret nicht, in Sprachen zu reden.

40 Alles aber geschehe anständig und in Ordnung.